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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.43, 12,625.88 and 4,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.43, 12,625.88 and 4,957.59 is: 6,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.43 : 12,625.88 = 4,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.43/12,625.88 = 4,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.43x = 12,625.88 × 4,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.43x = 62,593,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593,911.64/9,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.29

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